LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES

Lithium Metal

Lithium Metal Batteries

UN3090, P.I. 968

Section IA Section IB
Acceptable to dangerous goods locations where Acceptable to dangerous goods locations where UN3090
UN3090 is not prohibited. 1 is not prohibited. 1
Cells greater than 1g and Batteries with an Cells equal to or less than 1g; and Batteries the aggregate
aggregate lithium content in excess of 2g.2 lithium content is not more than 2g. 2

• Shipper’s Declaration required in net weight KG. • Shipper’s Declaration required in net weight KG.
• UN number, proper shipping name and shipper/ • IB on Shipper’s Declaration after packing instruction
consignee name and address on the package • UN number, proper shipping name and shipper/consignee
• UN specification packaging required (PGII name and address on the package
standards) • Strong rigid outer packaging.
• Lithium Battery Class 9 Hazard label • Lithium Battery Class 9 Hazard label (See Figure 1)
(See Figure 1)
• Completed Lithium Battery Mark (See Figure 2)
• Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO) label required (See • Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO) label required (See Figure 3)
Figure 3)
• Shipper must be on Section I (IA/IB) preapproval list
• Dangerous goods surcharge (FX-05B)
• Shipper must be on Section I (IA/IB) preapproval list • Dangerous goods surcharge
(FX-05B)

Limit per package: Limit per package:

Must be on CAO = 35kg Must be CAO = 2.5kg

~ or ~
1 In addition, check: http://images.fedex.com/us/services/pdf/
Section II LithiumBatteries_Limitations.pdf
• Not accepted per IATA operator variation FX-05A; 2 AGGREGATE LITHIUM CONTENT - The sum of the grams of lithium
must be offered as Section IA or IB. content contained by the cells comprising a battery. [IATA Appendix A]

FedEx Express does not provide these DG Labels. Customers may order these labels from vendors, such as those at www.iata.org/labels.
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

CARGO AIRCRAFT
ONLY

*
9_ ** FORBIDDEN IN PASSENGER AIRCRAFT

Lithium Battery Class 9 Hazard Label Lithium Battery Mark Cargo Aircraft Only Label
NOTE: No text other than the Class “9” must
be included in the bottom part of the Lithium * Shipper must add UN
number(s). It should be
Battery Class 9 label. IATA 7.2.2.4 12 mm high AND

** Shipper must complete

phone number portion
of label.

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 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES

Lithium Metal

Lithium Metal Batteries packed with equipment Lithium Metal Batteries contained in equipment
UN3091, P.I. 969 UN3091, P.I. 970

Section I Section I
Acceptable to Dangerous goods locations Only. Acceptable to dangerous goods locations Only.
Cells greater than 1g; and Batteries with an
Cells greater than 1g; and Batteries with an aggregate
aggregate lithium content greater than 2g.2
lithium content greater than 2g. 2
• Shipper’s Declaration required in net weight KG.
• Shipper’s Declaration required in net weight KG.
• UN number, proper shipping name and shipper/
• UN number, proper shipping name and shipper/
consignee name and address on the package
consignee name and address on the package
• UN specification packaging required (PGII
standards) • Strong rigid outer packaging
• Lithium Battery Class 9 Hazard label • Lithium Battery Class 9 Hazard label (See Figure 1)
(See Figure 1) • Dangerous goods surcharge
• Dangerous goods surcharge
Limit per package (excludes equipment):
• The number of cells or batteries in each package PAX = 5kg
must not exceed the number required for each CAO = 35kg
equipment’s operation plus two spare sets.
• A set of cells or batteries is the number of
individual cells or batteries that are required to ~ or ~
power each piece of equipment
Section II
Limit per package (excludes equipment): Acceptable to most locations.
PAX = 5kg
CAO = 35kg Cells equal to or less than 1g; and Batteries equal to or
less than 2g
~ or ~ • No Shipper’s Declaration
• Strong rigid outer packaging
Section II • Completed Lithium Battery Mark if more than 4 cells and
Acceptable to most locations. 2 batteries per package (See Figure 2)
Cells equal to or less than 1g; and Batteries Exception
equal to or less than 2g The completed Lithium Battery Mark requirement does
not apply to:
• No Shipper’s Declaration
–– packages containing only button cell batteries
• Strong rigid outer packaging
installed in equipment (including circuit boards) or
• Completed Lithium Battery Mark (See Figure 2) –– consignments of two packages or less where each
• No Dangerous goods surcharge package contains no more than 4 cells or 2 batteries
• The number of cells or batteries in each package installed in equipment
must not exceed the number required for each
• If Special Provision A213 is applicable, 1.5 g and 10 Wh
equipment’s operation plus two spare sets.
limits per battery apply.
• A set of cells or batteries is the number of
• No Dangerous goods surcharge
individual cells or batteries that are required to
power each piece of equipment
Limit per package (excludes equipment):
• If Special Provision A213 is applicable, 1.5 g and PAX = 5kg
10 Wh limits per battery apply. CAO = 5kg

Limit per package (excludes equipment):

PAX = 5kg
CAO = 5kg

2 AGGREGATE LITHIUM CONTENT - The sum of the grams of lithium

content contained by the cells comprising a battery. [IATA Appendix A]

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 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

Lithium Ion

Lithium Ion Batteries

UN3480, P.I. 965

Section IB
Section IA Acceptable to dangerous goods locations where UN3480
Acceptable to dangerous goods locations where is not prohibited. 1
UN3480 is not prohibited. 1 Cells equal to or less than 20Wh; and Batteries equal to
Cells greater than 20Wh; and Batteries greater than or less than 100Wh
100Wh
• Shipper’s Declaration required in net weight KG.
• Shipper’s Declaration required in net weight KG. • IB on Shippers Declaration after packing Instruction
• UN number, proper shipping name and shipper/ • UN number, proper shipping name and shipper/consignee
consignee name and address on the package name and address on the package
• UN specification packaging required (PGII standards) • Strong rigid outer packaging
• Lithium Battery Class 9 Hazard label (See Figure 1) • Lithium Battery Class 9 Hazard label (See Figure 1)
• Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO) label required (See Figure 3) • Completed Lithium Battery Mark (See Figure 2)
• Dangerous goods surcharge • Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO) label required (See Figure 3)
• State of charge (SoC) not exceeding 30% of their rated • Dangerous goods surcharge
design capacity for cells and batteries without competent
• State of charge (SoC) not exceeding 30% of their rated
authority approval of both the state of origin and state of
design capacity for cells and batteries without competent
the operator
authority approval of both the state of origin and state of
the operator
Limit per package:
CAO = 35kg
Limit per package:
CAO = 10kg
~ or ~
Section II
• Not accepted per IATA operator variation FX-05A; must
be offered as Section IA or IB.

1 In addition, check: http://images.fedex.com/us/services/pdf/LithiumBatteries_Limitations.pdf

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 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

Lithium Ion

Lithium Ion Batteries packed with equipment Lithium Ion Batteries contained in equipment
UN3481, P.I. 966 UN3481, P.I. 967

Section I Section I
Acceptable to dangerous goods locations Acceptable to dangerous goods locations Only.
Only.
Cells greater than 20Wh; and
Cells greater than 20Wh; and Batteries Batteries greater than 100Wh
greater than 100Wh
• Shipper’s Declaration required in net weight KG.
• Shipper’s Declaration required in net weight
• UN number, proper shipping name and shipper/
KG.
consignee name and address on the package
• UN number, proper shipping name and
shipper/consignee name and address on the • Strong rigid outer packaging
package • Lithium Battery Class 9 Hazard label
• UN specification packaging required (PGII (See Figure 1)
standards) • Dangerous goods surcharge
• Lithium Battery Class 9 Hazard label
(See Figure 1) Limit per package (excludes equipment):
• Dangerous goods surcharge PAX = 5kg
CAO = 35kg
• The number of cells or batteries in each
package must not exceed the number
required for each equipment’s operation
plus two spare sets.
• A set of cells or batteries is the number of ~ or ~
individual cells or batteries that are required
to power each piece of equipment. Section II
Acceptable to most locations
Limit per package (excludes equipment):
PAX = 5kg Cells equal to or less than 20Wh; and Batteries equal to
CAO = 35kg or less than 100Wh

• No Shipper’s Declaration
• Strong rigid outer packaging
~ or ~ • Completed Lithium Battery Mark if more than 4 cells and
2 batteries per package (See Figure 2)
Section II Exception
Acceptable to most locations.
The completed Lithium Battery Mark requirement does
Cells equal to or less than 20Wh; and Batteries not apply to:
equal to or less than 100Wh –– packages containing only button cell batteries
installed in equipment (including circuit boards) or
• No Shipper’s Declaration –– consignments of two packages or less where each
• Strong rigid outer packaging package contains no more than 4 cells or 2 batteries
• Completed Lithium Battery Mark (See Figure 2) installed in equipment
• No Dangerous goods surcharge • No Dangerous goods surcharge
• The number of cells or batteries in each
package must not exceed the number required Limit per package (excludes equipment):
for each equipment’s operation plus two spare
sets. PAX = 5kg
• A set of cells or batteries is the number of CAO = 5kg
individual cells or batteries that are required to
power each piece of equipment.
Limit per package (excludes equipment):
PAX = 5kg
CAO = 5kg

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 Note:
• FedEx Express will not accept any item with an A183 Special Provision, even with a Competent Authority approval. Any battery
powered device subject to a recall will only be accepted if the recall is not safety related and the battery does not have the potential
to cause a fire or dangerous evolution of heat. [FX-04E]
• Lithium Batteries (Section I/IA/IB and Section II) must not be shipped in the same package with the following Hazard Classes/
Divisions:
1.4, 2.1, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 8, or 2.2 with a Cargo Aircraft Only label. This includes All Packed in One and Overpacks.
Exception: If the only lithium batteries are those contained in temperature control devices and the lithium batteries are Section II. The
package must also not require the Lithium Battery Mark and ELB (FedEx Express DG handling code for Section II batteries) must not
be selected in the automation device. [FX-05C]
• Shippers sending any data loggers which remain active in flight (other than FedEx SenseAware) must be pre-approved. Contact
the FedEx Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials hotline at (901)375-6806 or email: dghotline@fedex.com to begin the approval
process. [FX-05D]
• Hoverboards or similar self-balancing vehicles will only be accepted from companies if new, in unopened original packaging. Used,
refurbished balancing vehicles shipments form individuals, resellers or third party shipments will not be accepted. [FX-04F]
• Call FedEx customer service and ask for the International Hotline/ Specialist to check on commodity acceptability for international
shipments
1
In addition, check: http://images.fedex.com/us/services/pdf/LithiumBatteries_Limitations.pdf
• Select ELB in your FedEx automation device, if selection is available for any Section II UN3091 or UN3481 required to be labeled
with the Lithium Battery Mark.

Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Lithium Battery Label

Goods Hazard Label
Obsolete effective 01/01/19
The Class 9 label cannot be used as the
hazard label for Section I/IA/IB shipments
effective 01/01/19.

The Lithium Battery Class 9 hazard label

must be used instead.

If you have questions please contact the Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Hotline at (800) GOFEDEX and press “81” or say
dangerous goods. Press “4” to reach next available agent.

DISCLAIMER:
This guide is based upon the 2020 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and provides a general overview of lithium battery shipping requirements. It does not
provide complete shipping information. Consult the packing instruction and all applicable Special Provisions for the product being shipped.

These materials are provided as a courtesy, to be used as guidelines to assist properly trained shippers. These materials do not alter, satisfy, or influence any
governmental requirements. The contents of these materials are subject to change due to constant changes in government regulations. FedEx Express accepts no
liability for loss or damage resulting from changes, errors, omissions, or misinterpretations of these materials.

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